Nikon COOLPIX 4600, COOLPIX 5600 Owner Manual

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Observe caution when using the camera strap

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the batteries.

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

•

Before replacing the batteries, turn the camera off and make sure the power-on lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

•

Use a pair of rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries, two ZR6 (AA) nickel manganese batteries, LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries, or two FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries. Do not use other types of battery. Do not mix batteries of different types.

• When inserting batteries, do not attempt to insert them upside down or backwards. Do not short or disassemble batteries.

•

Notices/For Your Safety

• Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat.

•

Do not immerse in or expose to water.

•

Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

•

Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.

•

When the battery is not in use, at tach the terminal cover and store in a cool place.

•

Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the batteries may become hot. Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths.

Removing memory cards

Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when operating the flash

Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39″) from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Cautions

To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device:

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

Handle the lens and all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the lens or lens cover, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while the AC adapter (available separately) is connected.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.

Notices/For Your Safety

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Notices

•

No part of the manuals included with

Notices/For Your Safety

this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort has been made to

• ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

E5600/E4600 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

State of California to cause birth defects or oth er reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample."

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Notices/For Your Safety

Before Taking Important Pictures

Notices/For Your Safety

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Your Nikon COOLPIX camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

HE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY

VOID

YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer.

Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)

Your camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.

Exif Version 2.2

Your camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.

Table of contents

For Your Safety ............................................................................................... i

Cautions ........................................................................................................iii

Notices ..........................................................................................................iv

Before You Begin........................................................................ 1

Introduction ...................................................................................................1

Parts of the Camera........................................................................................2

The Monitor................................................................................................... 4

The Mode Dial................................................................................................ 6

Navigating the Menus ....................................................................................7

The Shutter-Release Button ............................................................................7

First Steps ....................................................................................8

Inserting Batteries........................................................................................... 8

Inserting Memory Cards ...............................................................................10

Checking the Battery Level ...........................................................................12

Basic Setup................................................................................................... 14

Basic Photography ....................................................................16

Step 1 - Select P (auto) Mode................................................................... 16

Step 2 - Frame the Picture ............................................................................18

Step 3 - Focus and Shoot.............................................................................. 20

Step 4 - View the Results (Full-screen Playback Mode)...................................22

More on Photography ..............................................................24

When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash ......................................................... 24

Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer................................................... 26

Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode .........................................................27

Assist and Scene Modes ...............................................................................28

Framing Assist.............................................................................................. 30

e Scene Mode ......................................................................................... 35

More on Playback .....................................................................42

Viewing Pictures on the Camera ................................................................... 42

Cropping Pictures ..................................................................................... 44

Adjusting a picture tone automatically...................................................... 45

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback (E5600 only)................................. 47

Viewing Pictures on TV.................................................................................48

Viewing Pictures on a Computer................................................................... 49

Printing Pictures............................................................................................52

Printing Via Direct USB Connection............................................................... 56

Movies ....................................................................................... 60

W Recording Movies ...................................................................................60

Viewing Movies............................................................................................64

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The Shooting Menu ..................................................................65

Using the Shooting Menu............................................................................. 65

Image Mode................................................................................................. 67

White Balance .............................................................................................. 69

Exp. +/- ........................................................................................................71

Continuous ..................................................................................................72

Best Shot Selector......................................................................................... 73

Color Options...............................................................................................74

The Playback Menu...................................................................75

Using the Playback Menu .............................................................................75

Slide Show ................................................................................................... 77

Delete .......................................................................................................... 78

Protect .........................................................................................................80

Transfer Marking.......................................................................................... 81

Small Picture................................................................................................. 83

Copy ............................................................................................................ 84

The Set-up Menu ......................................................................87

Using the Set-up Menu................................................................................. 87

Welcome Screen........................................................................................... 89

Date............................................................................................................. 90

Monitor Settings........................................................................................... 92

Date Imprint................................................................................................. 93

Sound Settings .............................................................................................94

Blur Warning................................................................................................95

Auto Off.......................................................................................................96

Format memory/card....................................................................................97

Language ..................................................................................................... 99

Interface....................................................................................................... 99

Auto Transfer.............................................................................................100

Reset All.....................................................................................................100

Battery Type............................................................................................... 102

Menus........................................................................................................ 103

Firmware Version........................................................................................ 104

Technical Notes .......................................................................105

Optional Accessories................................................................................... 105

Caring for Your Camera............................................................................. 106

Error Messages...........................................................................................108

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................111

Specifications ............................................................................................. 114

Index..........................................................................................................116

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Before You Begin

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX5600 (E5600)/COOLPIX4600 (E4600) digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product.

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera.

Before You Begin

This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available else-

where in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual may differ from the actual display.

Internal Memory and SD Memory Card

This camera uses both an internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in the memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the memory or to format the memory, remove the memory card first.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Parts of the Camera

Shutter-release button (Q 7)

Before You Begin

Eyelet for

camera strap

Memory card slot cover (Q 10)

Power connector cover

for AC adapter

Power switch

Power-on lamp (Q 12)

(Q 12)

Attaching the Camera Strap

Microphone (E5600 only) (Q 47)

Built-in Speedlight (Q 24)

Viewfinder (Q 18) Self-timer lamp

(Q 26)

Lens (Q 18)

Parts of the Camera

Red (!) lamp (Q 20)

Green (AF) lamp

Viewfinder

(Q 18)

Monitor

(Q 5, 18)

Speaker

(E5600 only)

Mode dial (Q 6)

(Q 20)

Interface connector cover

(Q 48, 50)

Zoom (l/O ) buttons (Q 18)

Menu button (Q 65, 75)

Tripod socket (Q 25, 26)

Interface connector cover

USB connector (Q 50, 56) Audio/video (AV) out connector (E5600 only) ( Video output connector (E4600 only) (Q 48)

Multi selector (!/Y/&/V) (Q 7)

(delete) button

(Q 22, 23)

x(play) button

Battery-chamber

cover latch (Q 8)

cover (Q 8)

(Q 22)

48)/

Before You Begin

The Monitor

AE-L

999

AUTO

+1.0

Shooting

AE-L

21 20

Before You Begin

16 15

+1.0

AUTO

999

1 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 12 Number of exposures remaining/

2 AE-L1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3 Focus indicator2. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 13 Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4 Zoom indicator2. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 14 Image mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

5 Battery level indicator3. . . . . . . . 12 15 Exposure compensation . . . . . . . 71

6 Internal memory/memory card

indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7 Camera shake icon4. . . . . . . . . . 25 18 Best Shot Selector (BSS). . . . . . . . 73

8 "Date not set" icon5 . . . . . . . . . 14 19 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

9 Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 20 Color options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

10 Self-timer indicator. . . . . . . . . . . 26 21 Macro close-up mode . . . . . . . . .27

11 Date imprint indicator . . . . . . . . 93

Appears when taking pictures with Panorama Assist.

Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed.

Appears when batteries are running low.

Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred.

length of movie. . . . . . . . 16, 17, 60

16 Sensitivity gain indicator6 . . . . . . 25

17 Continuous shooting mode. . . . . 72

56Appears when camera clock has not been set.

Indicates that camera has raised sensitivity automatically.

10 11

1213

Playback

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START

AUTO

The Monitor

4 5

2005 . 05 . 01

12 : 00

15 14

START

1 Current folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 9 Movie playback indicator . . . . . . 64

2 File number and type . . . . . . . . . 23 10 Voice memo icon2 . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3 Internal memory/memory card

indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 Battery level indicator1. . . . . . . . 12 13 Protect icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

5 Volume indicator2 . . . . . . . . . . . 64 14 Print-order icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

6 Voice memo recording guide2 . . .47 15 Transfer icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

7 Voice memo playback guide2. . . 47 16 Time of recording. . . . . . . . . . 14-15

8 Current frame number/total number

of frames/length of movie. . . .23, 64

12Appears when batteries are running low.

E5600 only.

Controlling the Monitor

To hide or display indicators in the monitor, select the Photo info option in the MONITOR SETTINGS menu. (Q 92)

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11 Image mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

12 Movie indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

17 Date of recording . . . . . . . . . .14-15

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AUTO

Monitor shows current settings and view through lens

Monitor turns off while flash is charging (Q 20).

Monitor shows view through lens only

Monitor off

The Mode Dial

Using the mode dial, you can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions.

To select a mode, align the mode icon with the "J" mark next to the mode dial.

P Auto (Q 16)

Before You Begin

Choose this mode to take pictures. Select from six shooting menus to achieve the desired effect.

W Movie (Q 60-64)

Choose from three kinds of movies. Make movies with sound using the E5600, or using E4600 for silent movies only.

f Setup (Q 87)

Choose this mode to display the SETUP menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness.

e Scene (Q 28, 35)

Choose from twelve "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.

i Portrait Assist

N Landscape Assist

j Sports Assist

m Night Portrait Assist

Use framing assist to help compose pictures suited to a particular type of subject (

28-34).

Navigating the Menus

The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.

Move cursor up.

Press center (I) to make selection.

Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left.

Move cursor down.

Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection.

The Shutter-Release Button

Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Before You Begin

First Steps

Inserting Batteries

Your camera uses:

• LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries (×2), or

• Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (×2), or

• ZR6 (AA) nickel manganese batteries (×2), or

• FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries (×2)

Open the battery-chamber cover

AA batteries

First Steps

• Slide the battery-chamber cover latch as illustrated (c), pull the battery-chamber cover (d ) and open (e).

Insert the batteries

• Insert the batteries as shown in the label inside the battery chamber.

Close the battery-chamber cover

• Close the battery-chamber cover (c) and slide it in until it latches (d). Be sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched.

[IMPORTANT] Battery Type

To improve battery performance, select the type of battery currently inserted in the camera in the SET-UP menu. The default setting is the type of the included batteries. When any other type of battery is used, turn the camera on and change the setting (

102).

Inserting Batteries

Replacing Batteries

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before removing or inserting batteries.

Read Battery Warnings

Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

Damaged Batteries

The following batteries can not be used:

• Batteries with peeling or damaged insulation. Using batteries with damaged insulation could result in leakage, overheating, or rupture. Note that due to manufacturing defects even new batteries may have faulty insulation.

• Batteries with insulation that covers only the sides of the battery and not the area around the negative terminal.

• Batteries with a flat negative terminal. Do not use such batteries even if the insulation adequately covers the area around the negative terminal.

Alkaline Batteries

Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.

EN-MH1 Batteries

Using an MH-71 battery charger, charge EN-MH1 batteries before first use. Charge each pair of batteries at the same time — do not charge batteries one at a time or mix batteries with different charges. Note that EN-MH1 batteries may discharge quickly immediately after purchase or after the batteries have been left unused for an extended period. This is normal, and the batteries will retain a charge for longer periods after being used and recharged several times. For more information on charging batteries, see the documentation provided with the MH-71.

Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-62B AC adapter (Q 105). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe

this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera's internal memory (about 14 MB) or on Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the camera, pictures will be stored in the memory, and if the camera contains a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card. To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card.

Confirm that the camera is off

• The power-on lamp should be off.

Open the memory card slot cover

Insert the memory card

• Insert the memory card in the direction of the

First Steps

arrow as shown. Insert straight without bending.

Direction of insertion

Terminals

Front

Inserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory card terminals first.

Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation.

Close the memory card slot cover

Inserting Memory Cards

Formatting Memory Cards

Memory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "The SET-UP Menu: Format memory/card" (Q 97, 98).

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the

memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit.

Open the memory card slot cover and press the memory card to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand.

Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.

The Write Protect Switch

SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, deleting, or editing pictures.

Write protect switch

When card is locked, pictures can be played back but can not be recorded, deleted, edited, or transferred using the camera I (V) button.

First Steps

Checking the Battery Level

AUTO

First Steps

AUTO

Turn the camera on

• Press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light. Rotate the mode dial to a setting other than f.

Check the battery level in the monitor

• When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language selection dialog will be displayed. Choose the desired language and press center of multi selector). See "First Steps: Basic

Setup" (

• Before checking the battery level, select the appropriate Battery type option in the SETUP menu (Q 102).

NO ICON Batteries fully charged.

WARNING!!

BATTERY

EXHAUSTED

The red (!) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the "BATTERY EXHAUSTED" warning is displayed.

14).

Display Meaning

X Low battery.

Batteries exhausted. Replace with new or fully charged batteries.

(the

The x Button

The camera can also be turned on by pressing the x button for about a second. Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor (Q 22).

Checking the Battery Level

Turning the Camera Off

To turn the camera off, press the power switch when the power-on lamp is lit. Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the EH-62B AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out.

The Power-on Lamp

When the power on lamp is The camera is

On On

Blinking In standby mode

Off Off

Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries. While the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby mode, the camera will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out. The camera will be reactivated from standby mode when you:

• Press the power switch

• Press the shutter-release button halfway

• Press the x button to view the last picture taken

• Press ^ button to display the menu for the current mode

• Rotate the mode dial to select a new mode The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto

off option in the SET-UP menu (Q 96). However, when a menu or the SET-UP menu is dis- played, the monitor will turn off after three minutes, and when pictures are being shown in a non-stop slide show (Q 77) or when the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes.

Sleep Mode

Turning sleep mode on will cause the camera to enter standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected in the AUTO OFF menu has elapsed (Q 96).

First Steps

Basic Setup

Set

Cancel

Set time and date?

DATE

Set

DaylightSaving

TIME ZONE

Set

Back

HOME TIME ZONE

The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date.

Cancel

DATE

Set time and date?

Highlight Yes and press I.

First Steps

TIME ZONE menu displayed.

†

To turn daylight saving time on or off, press the multi selector down to high-

TIME ZONE

0 1. 0

1. 2005. 00 : 00

London, Casablanca

Set

Yes

Set

DaylightSaving

Set

Highlight

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(Traditional Chinese) or (Korean) and press lector).

Select No to exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. If you exit without setting time and date, Z ("date not set") icon will flash in monitor when camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of "0000.00.00 00:00" (still images) or "2005.01.01 00:00" (movies).

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Deutsch

(Spanish),

(Italian),

(Swedish), (Japanese),

(Simplified Chinese),

Display map of world time zones.

(German),

Français

Nederlands

(the center of the multi se-

HOME TIME ZONE

London, Casablanca

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light DaylightSaving and press I. When DaylightSaving is checked, time will automatically be advanced one hour (Q

91). To return to Step 3, press

the multi selector up to highlight current time zone.

English

(French),

(Dutch),

Set

The Clock Battery

When the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of back-up power.

Basic Setup

Set

Back

HOME TIME ZONE

Set

DATE

Set

DATE

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Set

DATE

Set

DATE

Set

DATE

Select home time zone.

Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and

Year may differ in some areas).

Setting the Clock from PictureProject (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only)

If the camera is connected with the the camera clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the

HOME TIME ZONE

London, Casablanca

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DATE

0 1

0 0 : 0 0

DATE

0 1.

13 : 0 0

Set

0 1.

0 5.

Set

2005

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USB

option set to

YMD

Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit

Month, Year, hour, and minute.

YMD

Choose order in which Day, Month,

and Year will be displayed.

Exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint option (Q 93).

PTP (Q

49), PictureProject (included) can be used to set

PictureProject Reference Manual

DATE

0 1

0 0 : 0 0

Display DATE menu.

DATE

0 1

0 0 : 0 0

DATE

0 5.

13 : 0 0

0 1.

0 5

0 1.

Set

YMD

2005

YMD

2005

YDM

2005

for details.

First Steps

Basic Photography

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Step 1 - Select P Mode

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in P (auto) mode. In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations.

Rotate the mode dial to P

Turn the camera on

• The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen (Q 89). The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens.

Memory/memory card

When the camera contains a memory card, / is displayed, and when there is no card in the camera, } is displayed.

Image mode

Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the pic-

67). The default setting is

ture (

(E5600) or F (E4600).

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Shooting mode/scene mode

P indicates auto mode.

Flash mode

Choose from five modes depending on lighting and your creative intent (Q 24). The de- fault setting is !# (auto).

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Number of exposures remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and the option chosen for Image mode (Q

Step 1 - Select P Mode

Number of Exposures Remaining

If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message "OUT OF MEMORY" will be displayed in the monitor. No further pictures can be taken until you:

• choose a lower Image mode setting (Q

• insert a new memory card (Q 10)

• delete some pictures (Q 22-23, 78-79)

)

Shooting Menu

Pressing ^ button in P (auto) mode displays the SHOOTING MENU (Q 65). Using the SHOOT- ING MENU, Image mode (Q 67), White balance (Q 69), Exp. +/- (Q 71), Continuous ( Q 72), BSS (Q 73) or Color options (Q 74) options are available for your shooting purpose.

Basic Photography

Step 2 - Frame the Picture

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Zoom out Zoom in

Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed

Basic Photography

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Digital zoom

Ready the camera

Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor or the viewfinder.

Don't Block the Shot

To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash window and microphone (E5600 only).

Frame your subject

Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor:

• Press the l (W) button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame.

• Press the O (T) button to zoom in on your subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame.

• When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the O (T) button down for about one second will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Use the O (T) and l ( W) buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press l (W) until the zoom indicator turns white.

Step 2 - Frame the Picture

Digital Zoom

In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder - use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom is not available when the monitor is off or when Multi-shot 16 is selected in the CONTINUOUS menu (Q 72).

When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Monitor or Viewfinder?

Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when:

• your subject is less than a meter (3´3”) from the camera

• digital zoom is in effect

Use the viewfinder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off (Q 5), or when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor.

Basic Photography

Step 3 - Focus and Shoot

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Focus

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In P mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the

Red (!) lamp

Green (AF) lamp

Focus indicator

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center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check focus and flash. Focus is indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp next to the viewfinder and by the focus indicator in the monitor. Flash status is indicated by the red ! (flashready) lamp next to the viewfinder.

Red (!) lamp

Green(AF)lamp/

focus indicator

Monitor turns off while flash is charging.

Flash will fire when picture is

taken.

Flash charging. Wait until lamp

Blinks

comes on.

Off Flash off or not required.

On Subject in focus.

Camera unable to focus on subject at center of frame. Using

Flashes

focus lock, focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot.

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Take the picture

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. The shutter

sound is played when the shutter-release button is pressed (default setting Q 94). To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly. You can choose whether or not to display the camera shake warning (Q 25).

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